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• THE NEW WOOD FINISHING BOOK

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  This is a completely updated and revised edition. This has expanded infor- mation, new, full color photos, and updates on technological advances in finishing. The focus is on finishes that amateur woodworkers and finishers use. Included is good coverage on spray finishing and waterbased finishes as well as amusing "Finishing Tales" and a question and answer section.

• TURNING BOWLS WITH RICHARD RAFFAN *REPRINTING REORDER 2/28*

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• CONSTRUCTION, ACTION AND APPLICATION OF CUTTING TOOLS.

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  This is the second volume of the five volume work "Turning and Mechanical Manipulation". This volume was originally written in 1846 and the reprint is from the 1875 edition. This is an invaluable reference work which discusses various types of chisels, plane irons, turning, boring and screw cutting tools, saws, files, shears and punches, vises, and planing and shaping machines. This volume has long been out of print and its appearance is quite welcome.

• TURNING TOYS WITH RICHARD RAFFAN DVD

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  You're about to feel like one of Santa's toymakers. Christmas doesn't have to be around the corner to start turning wooden toys that are sure to delight the kids (both big and small) in your life. There's something about these simple, yet satisfying treasures that bring out the inner child in us all. Now you can join the thousands of woodturners who have learned to turn with the incomparable dean of teachers, Richard Raffan, through his best-selling books and DVDs. Woodturners of all levels, start your engines because Turning Toys with Richard Raffan, an informative and inspiring step-by-step DVD, teaches you how to make a wheelie bug, a racing car, wands, tops, and so many other favorite projects you'll want to twirl and wave, roll and spin! There are 8 wonderful hand-turned wooden toy projects in all, and each one is easy to make—and will surely make someone smile. This 160-minute DVD shows you how to: •Learn tricks of the trade including clever tactics for salvaging snafus like catches and wood splitting •Identify exactly how the cutting edge should relate to the surface you're cutting •Stand properly to support and hold the tools so that working at your lathe is comfortable •Create a measurable difference in your lathe skills In no time, you’ll make fun, educational toys that spark the imagination, improve hand-eye coordination, and are powered solely by joy. What a refreshing alternative to electronic games! And to reinforce the new skills culled from watching and listening to Richard Raffan's DVD, be sure to read and then reread the companion book Turning Toys with Richard Raffan to lock in your knowledge.